Cheat Sheet: Wichita St Shockers vs Washington St Cougars - 3/29/2011

SHOCKERS: (-3, o/u 142) Wichita St. has been impressive in the postseason, as they've beaten some very difficult teams. The Shockers have beaten Nebraska, Virginia Tech, and College of Charleston so far in tournament play. Not bad for a team that plays in mid-major classification, the Missouri Valley Conference. Wichita St. is 27-8 SU and 16-15 ATS overall this season. The Shockers are 3-2 SU and 2-2 ATS in neutral court settings this year. Wichita St. is 4-6 ATS in neutral court settings this year. Wichita St. has played a very challenging non-conference schedule this season, so they won't be intimidated in the least when they take the floor tonight. C J.T. Durley leads the Shockers in scoring, averaging 11.4 PPG this season, the lone player averaging double figures. The Shockers are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 neutral site games. Wichita St. is 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games as the listed favorite. The Shockers are 4-12 ATS in their last 16 games against a team with a winning percentage above .600%. The Shockers are 3-11 ATS in their last 14 non-conference games. Wichita St. is 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games following a SU win. The Shockers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games against the PAC-10.

Projected Score: 69

Shockers are 7-1 ATS last 8 neutral site games as the listed favorite.

Over is 6-1 last 7 non-conference games.

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COUGARS: Washington St. is one of the few teams still playing in the postseason, as they have reached Madison Square Garden. The Cougars are a talented PAC-10 team that is playing their best defense of the season right now. Washington St. beat Northwestern 69-66 SU in overtime to advance to the NIT Final Four. The Cougars are 22-12 SU and 18-13-1 ATS overall this season. Washington St. is 3-2 SU and 4-1 ATS in neutral court settings this year. The Cougars are 5-4 ATS as the listed underdog this season. Washington St. flourished in non-conference games this season, going 9-4 ATS. G Klay Thompson is one of the most prolific scorers in the nation, as he averages 22 PPG this season. Thompson has unlimited range, as he's shooting better than 40% from the 3 point line this season. The Cougars are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 neutral site games. Washington St. is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games overall. The Cougars are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games against a team with a winning SU record. Washington St. is 14-30-2 ATS in their last 46 games as the listed underdog. The Cougars are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games following a SU win.

Projected Score: 71 (SIDE of the Day)

Cougars are 9-4 ATS last 13 non-conference games.

Over is 10-1 last 11 neutral site games.

F DeAngelo Casto (suspension) is DOUBTFUL.

ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE VS. COLORADO BUFFALOES

[ESPN | 9:00 PM ET]

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CRIMSON TIDE: (-2, o/u 143.5) Alabama has been the most impressive team in the NIT Tournament thus far. The Crimson Tide have beaten 3 impressive teams in Coastal Carolina, New Mexico, and Miami in the NIT. Alabama's last loss was against Final Four participant Kentucky. The Crimson Tide have been the listed favorite in each of their NIT games, and they've yet to lose ATS. The Crimson Tide are 24-11 SU and 17-13-1 ATS overall this season. Alabama won't have their huge homecourt advantage at their disposal tonight, so it will be interesting to see how they handle the neutral court settings. The Crimson Tide are 1-5 SU and 1-4 ATS in neutral court scenarios this season. Alabama is an impressive 14-4 ATS as the listed favorite this year. The Crimson Tide are 6-1 ATS when they've had extended time off this season. F Tony Mitchell is averaging a team high 15.5 PPG for Alabama this year. F JaMychal Green is averaging 15.4 PPG and a team high 7.7 RPG this season for the Crimson Tide. The Crimson Tide are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games as a favorite up to 6.5 points. Alabama is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Tuesday games. The Crimson Tide are 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 games following an ATS win. Alabama is 8-3-1 ATS in their last 12 games following a SU win. The Crimson Tide are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 neutral site games.

Projected Score: 78 (OVER-Total of the Day)

Crimson Tide are 4-0-1 ATS last 5 non-conference games.

Over is 6-1 last 7 non-conference games.

F Jason Carter (undisclosed) is QUESTIONABLE.

BUFFALOES: Colorado is using their NCAA Tournament snub to motivate them in the NIT. The Buffaloes were arguably the best team to get entrance into the Big Dance. The Buffaloes are on a mission to win the NIT, and they have made it to the Final Four at Madison Square Garden. Colorado has beaten Texas Southern, California, and Kent St. during the NIT. In each game, the Buffaloes were the listed favorite. Colorado is 24-13 SU and 16-14 ATS overall this season. The Buffaloes are 3-3 both SU and ATS in neutral court settings this year. Colorado is 8-8 ATS as the listed underdog this season. The Buffaloes lost their 2nd game of the season to fellow SEC school Georgia. Colorado averages 79.6 PPG this year, 13th most in the nation. G Alec Burks is averaging a Buffaloes high 20.5 PPG this season. Backcourt mate Cory Higgins is averaging 16.1 PPG this year, giving Colorado one of the most formidable guard combos in the nation. The Buffaloes are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 neutral site games as the listed underdog.

Projected Score: 72

Buffaloes are 5-0 ATS last 5 games following an ATS loss.

Over is 19-7 last 26 games agalnst a team with a winning percentage above .600%.